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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/3
University Centre Askham Bryan
scored higher in 1 category
2/3
University College Birmingham
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University College Birmingham leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). University Centre Askham Bryan is ahead on established.
University Centre Askham Bryan vs University College Birmingham at a glance
University Centre Askham Bryan and University College Birmingham have one subject area in common, Sport & Exercise Sciences. University Centre Askham Bryan offers 24 courses across 7 subject areas; University College Birmingham offers 115 courses across 36 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at University Centre Askham Bryan and £13,500 at University College Birmingham: University College Birmingham is about £1,000 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
University Centre Askham Bryan
University College Birmingham
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
University Centre Askham Bryan
No published data on international students
University College Birmingham
26 countries · 47% international
- 🌐Nepal48.9%
- 🇮🇳India24.7%
- 🇨🇳China11.5%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan3.3%
Subjects
1 subject you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
University Centre Askham Bryan
University College Birmingham
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Only at University Centre Askham Bryan
Only at University College Birmingham
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- University Centre Askham Bryan
- £14,500
- University College Birmingham
- £13,500
University College Birmingham is about £1,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Askham Bryan
- No data
- University College Birmingham
- £17,000
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Askham Bryan yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Askham Bryan
Care-Experienced Students Support Package
£750
Deadline: N/A
UCAB Bursary
£750
Deadline: N/A
Hardship Fund
£500
Deadline: N/A
University College Birmingham
GREAT Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Vice-Chancellor's Award
100%
Deadline: N/A
Dean's Award
50%
Deadline: N/A
Early Action Scholarship
£4,500
Deadline: Jul 2026
Alumni Scholarship
25%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Askham Bryan vs University College Birmingham: common questions
Is University Centre Askham Bryan or University College Birmingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at University Centre Askham Bryan and £13,500 at University College Birmingham: University College Birmingham is about £1,000 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both University Centre Askham Bryan and University College Birmingham?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Sport & Exercise Sciences.
Does University Centre Askham Bryan or University College Birmingham offer more courses?
University College Birmingham lists 115 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Askham Bryan lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Askham Bryan but not at University College Birmingham?
University Centre Askham Bryan teaches 6 subject areas that University College Birmingham does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Ecology & Conservation, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Natural Sciences and Zoology & Animal Biology.
What can you study at University College Birmingham but not at University Centre Askham Bryan?
University College Birmingham teaches 35 subject areas that University Centre Askham Bryan does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Building & Construction, Food Science, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and 27 more.
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